November Service of Prayer and Remembrance for the Dead and the Bereaved will be led by Bishop Kevin in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo this Sunday 1st November at 3pm.   We invite all to join us to pray for those who have died during the year and to comfort the bereaved in...

We are sorry that we can’t welcome you to Mass just now. We encourage you to continue nourishing your faith until we can gather again. In addition to the celebration of Mass online or on local radio, the following resources, may be of help. Prayers at Home https://www.elphindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Prayers-At-Home-When-Gathering-for-Mass-is-Not-Possible.pdf Video Resources https://www.elphindiocese.ie/programme-prayer-resources/ Mass Schedule – Online ...

Elphin Diocese – Try Alpha! Try Alpha! An On-line Alpha Course for Adults  Alpha is designed to help participants discover the basics of our Christian faith and grow in a deeper personal relationship with God. Beginning Monday 2nd November @ 8pm Running for 10 consecutive weeks each Monday evening at 8pm, allowing for a 3...

Samaritanus Bonus (The Good Samaritan) was published on 22 September by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.  This document discusses end of life care, and its key message is that euthanasia is incompatible with care at the end of life.  Bishops welcomed the timely publication of Samaritanus Bonus and reflected on this important...

About Day For Life Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.  This year’s Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland on Sunday 4 October and...

Fifteen volunteer catechists were commissioned for service in the Diocese of Elphin, by Bishop Kevin Doran, at Mass in Sligo Cathedral yesterday, Sunday 27th September. Known as “Partners in the Gospel”, the Catechists are lay parishioners from all walks of life and from parishes all over the Diocese, who have completed an intensive four year...

Mission Month Pack Every year to enhance World Mission Sunday celebrations we prepare the Mission Month Pack. These resources are designed to help individuals, parishes and communities celebrate not only World Mission Sunday, but the entire month of October. Explore further by downloading below. Mission Month Booklet Mission Month Toolkit Children’s Resource Mission Sunday Mass...

Come to the Table of the Lord – Lesson One  Download Worksheet One Come to the Table of the Lord (1/3)     Come to the Table of the Lord – Lesson Two Download Worksheet Two Come to the Table of the Lord – Lesson Two   Come to the Table of the Lord –...

A message from Bishop Kevin to all our Confirmation Candidates  Lesson 1 – Holy Spirit, Trinity, Power of the Spirit and Symbols of the Holy Spirit      Download Worksheet 1 Lesson 2 – Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit Download Worksheet 2 Lesson 3 – The Confirmation Ceremony Download Worksheet 3

The National Grandparents Pilgrimage takes place in September each year at Knock Shrine. It is one of the busiest, most well-attended pilgrimages of the year. Organised by the Catholic Grandparents Association, the pilgrimage recognises the important role that grandparents play in family life by passing on and nurturing the life-long gift of faith in their grandchildren. This...